Re: Fax App Recommendations
Daniel wrote: On 11/30/05, Robert H. Perry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Robert H. Perry wrote: Robert H. Perry wrote: Currently running FreeBSD RELEASE 5.4 and a MultiTech Voice/Data/Fax modem for dialup internet service on a server-type machine. I also run another machine with 3 operating systems (FreeBSD 5.4, Suse 9.2, and Windows XP). My original objective was to install Hylafax on the server and share it with the other 3 systems. I ran into a couple of errors early on and seeked some help from the mailing list. Got one response suggesting I reinstall the app from source. I was preparing to respond to a reply when Thunderbird sent the original to never-never-land. Sorry. Here's the problem I encountered. I was running the sendfax command to test my installation and received an unexpected error message. I used the command taken from the sendfax man page as follows: sendfax -n -d (destination fax#) /etc/passwd sendfax: no files to send usage:... I reran it using the -x debug option and the message indicated: What version of hylafax was installed? hylafax-4.2.1_3 Make sure you install gawk. gawk-3.1.1_1 installed The native awk binary in FBSD is nawk (not gawk) which caused me some greif with hylafax scripts. So, update ports. Remove hylafax. Install gawk. Reinstall hylafax. Hope you noticed the second note sent last night. This one was sent unfinished. Also note that I have mgetty-1.1.33 installed. Bob ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Fax App Recommendations
On 12/1/05, Robert H. Perry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Daniel wrote: On 11/30/05, Robert H. Perry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Robert H. Perry wrote: Robert H. Perry wrote: Currently running FreeBSD RELEASE 5.4 and a MultiTech Voice/Data/Fax modem for dialup internet service on a server-type machine. I also run another machine with 3 operating systems (FreeBSD 5.4, Suse 9.2, and Windows XP). My original objective was to install Hylafax on the server and share it with the other 3 systems. I ran into a couple of errors early on and seeked some help from the mailing list. Got one response suggesting I reinstall the app from source. I was preparing to respond to a reply when Thunderbird sent the original to never-never-land. Sorry. Here's the problem I encountered. I was running the sendfax command to test my installation and received an unexpected error message. I used the command taken from the sendfax man page as follows: sendfax -n -d (destination fax#) /etc/passwd sendfax: no files to send usage:... I reran it using the -x debug option and the message indicated: What version of hylafax was installed? hylafax-4.2.1_3 Make sure you install gawk. gawk-3.1.1_1 installed The native awk binary in FBSD is nawk (not gawk) which caused me some greif with hylafax scripts. So, update ports. Remove hylafax. Install gawk. Reinstall hylafax. Hope you noticed the second note sent last night. This one was sent unfinished. Also note that I have mgetty-1.1.33 installed. I don't have mgetty installed, but I do have hylafax 4.2.1_1 installed, gawk 3.1.1_1, and some mime ports (mime-support and metamail) to allow for sending electronic faxes via e-mail to people in our company. I issued the exact same sendfax command: # sendfax -n -d 5551212 /etc/passwd Of course changing 5551212 for one of my faxes and it sent fine. When I started this course of action in setting up hylafax I had no idea about faxes either. I basically followed the instructions on http://www.hylafax.org/howto/install.html#ss2.2 I skipped section 2.2.3 because hylafax was installed. I didn't install mgetty either. I added the line: cuaa0 /usr/local/sbin/faxgetty dialup on secure Into /etc/ttys under serial consoles (location probably don't matter) and then ran: init q to rescan the /etc/ttys file. You also want to copy /usr/local/etc/rc.d/hylafax.sh.sample to /usr/local/etc/rc.d/hylafax.sh. This doesn't use rcng so you can just run /usr/local/etc/rc.d/hylafax.sh start which will/should fire up the hylafax daemon. You don't need to worry about the cronjobs (they're there for cleaning up and can be delt with later). So at this point, make sure you do init q and run the rc.d/hylafax.sh start or just reboot. Provided that you completed 2.2.4 (adding modems and configuring setup in general) without any dramas at all from the howto you should be able to run the sendfax command. Are you also certain your modem is operating correctly? You could run the bash shell and then type echo atdt089231414141414 /dev/cuaa0 and the modem should dial whatever number after atdt and you should either hear it through the modem speaker, see it with the lites on the modem or the phone should ring (if you put your phone number or mobile number in). You should also try using the basic default settings for adding new modems. If you havn't removed hylafax and reinstalled (making sure that the deinstall deleted everything) I'd do that now. To make sure all files it creates are gone you could run: pkg_info -L hylafax\* hylafax-files Then deinstall hylafax Then: cat hylafax-files and see if any of the files listed still exist. I hope this helps a bit more. ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Fax App Recommendations
Daniel wrote: On 12/1/05, Robert H. Perry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Daniel wrote: On 11/30/05, Robert H. Perry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Robert H. Perry wrote: Robert H. Perry wrote: Currently running FreeBSD RELEASE 5.4 and a MultiTech Voice/Data/Fax modem for dialup internet service on a server-type machine. I also run another machine with 3 operating systems (FreeBSD 5.4, Suse 9.2, and Windows XP). My original objective was to install Hylafax on the server and share it with the other 3 systems. I ran into a couple of errors early on and seeked some help from the mailing list. Got one response suggesting I reinstall the app from source. I was preparing to respond to a reply when Thunderbird sent the original to never-never-land. Sorry. Here's the problem I encountered. I was running the sendfax command to test my installation and received an unexpected error message. I used the command taken from the sendfax man page as follows: sendfax -n -d (destination fax#) /etc/passwd sendfax: no files to send usage:... I reran it using the -x debug option and the message indicated: What version of hylafax was installed? hylafax-4.2.1_3 Make sure you install gawk. gawk-3.1.1_1 installed The native awk binary in FBSD is nawk (not gawk) which caused me some greif with hylafax scripts. So, update ports. Remove hylafax. Install gawk. Reinstall hylafax. Hope you noticed the second note sent last night. This one was sent unfinished. Also note that I have mgetty-1.1.33 installed. I don't have mgetty installed, but I do have hylafax 4.2.1_1 installed, gawk 3.1.1_1, and some mime ports (mime-support and metamail) to allow for sending electronic faxes via e-mail to people in our company. I issued the exact same sendfax command: # sendfax -n -d 5551212 /etc/passwd Of course changing 5551212 for one of my faxes and it sent fine. When I started this course of action in setting up hylafax I had no idea about faxes either. I basically followed the instructions on http://www.hylafax.org/howto/install.html#ss2.2 I skipped section 2.2.3 because hylafax was installed. I didn't install mgetty either. I added the line: cuaa0 /usr/local/sbin/faxgetty dialup on secure Into /etc/ttys under serial consoles (location probably don't matter) and then ran: init q to rescan the /etc/ttys file. You also want to copy /usr/local/etc/rc.d/hylafax.sh.sample to /usr/local/etc/rc.d/hylafax.sh. This doesn't use rcng so you can just run /usr/local/etc/rc.d/hylafax.sh start which will/should fire up the hylafax daemon. You don't need to worry about the cronjobs (they're there for cleaning up and can be delt with later). So at this point, make sure you do init q and run the rc.d/hylafax.sh start or just reboot. Provided that you completed 2.2.4 (adding modems and configuring setup in general) without any dramas at all from the howto you should be able to run the sendfax command. Are you also certain your modem is operating correctly? You could run the bash shell and then type echo atdt089231414141414 /dev/cuaa0 and the modem should dial whatever number after atdt and you should either hear it through the modem speaker, see it with the lites on the modem or the phone should ring (if you put your phone number or mobile number in). You should also try using the basic default settings for adding new modems. If you havn't removed hylafax and reinstalled (making sure that the deinstall deleted everything) I'd do that now. To make sure all files it creates are gone you could run: pkg_info -L hylafax\* hylafax-files Then deinstall hylafax Then: cat hylafax-files and see if any of the files listed still exist. I hope this helps a bit more. Dan, This will be a tremendous help. I already see answers to questions I hadn't posted yet and suggestions which will help me better understand some of the printed material. Will keep you posted. Bob Perry ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Fax App Recommendations
Heya, On 11/30/05, Robert H. Perry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Currently running FreeBSD RELEASE 5.4 and a MultiTech Voice/Data/Fax modem for dialup internet service on a server-type machine. I also run another machine with 3 operating systems (FreeBSD 5.4, Suse 9.2, and Windows XP). My original objective was to install Hylafax on the server and share it with the other 3 systems. I ran into a couple of errors early on and seeked some help from the mailing list. Got one response suggesting I reinstall the app from source. I've setup and installed hylafax without any problems via the ports on my FreeBSD 5.4 server, what problem did you exactly have? I wouldn't even think of suggesting some other software to do it's job, it's bloody good. Daniel ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Fax App Recommendations
Robert H. Perry wrote: Currently running FreeBSD RELEASE 5.4 and a MultiTech Voice/Data/Fax modem for dialup internet service on a server-type machine. I also run another machine with 3 operating systems (FreeBSD 5.4, Suse 9.2, and Windows XP). My original objective was to install Hylafax on the server and share it with the other 3 systems. I ran into a couple of errors early on and seeked some help from the mailing list. Got one response suggesting I reinstall the app from source. I don't have a lot expertise with modems and facsimiles so I'm considering starting with something a little less complex. Can anyone recommend a fax app for a newbie? Thnx, Bob Perry I was preparing to respond to a reply when Thunderbird sent the original to never-never-land. Sorry. Here's the problem I encountered. I was running the sendfax command to test my installation and received an unexpected error message. I used the command taken from the sendfax man page as follows: sendfax -n -d (destination fax#) /etc/passwd sendfax: no files to send usage:... I reran it using the -x debug option and the message indicated: ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Fax App Recommendations
Robert H. Perry wrote: Robert H. Perry wrote: Currently running FreeBSD RELEASE 5.4 and a MultiTech Voice/Data/Fax modem for dialup internet service on a server-type machine. I also run another machine with 3 operating systems (FreeBSD 5.4, Suse 9.2, and Windows XP). My original objective was to install Hylafax on the server and share it with the other 3 systems. I ran into a couple of errors early on and seeked some help from the mailing list. Got one response suggesting I reinstall the app from source. I don't have a lot expertise with modems and facsimiles so I'm considering starting with something a little less complex. Can anyone recommend a fax app for a newbie? Thnx, Bob Perry I was preparing to respond to a reply when Thunderbird sent the original to never-never-land. Sorry. Here's the problem I encountered. I was running the sendfax command to test my installation and received an unexpected error message. I used the command taken from the sendfax man page as follows: sendfax -n -d (destination fax#) /etc/passwd sendfax: no files to send usage:... I reran it using the -x debug option and the message indicated: WARNING: are you sure that this is a G3 fax file? Doesn't seem to be... My understanding is that sendfax automatically converts ASCII-text documents through to the server, so I'm a little confused. Before responding, please also understand that I know very little about modems, and facsimiles. Don't assume anything please. Bob Perry ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Fax App Recommendations
On 11/30/05, Robert H. Perry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Robert H. Perry wrote: Robert H. Perry wrote: Currently running FreeBSD RELEASE 5.4 and a MultiTech Voice/Data/Fax modem for dialup internet service on a server-type machine. I also run another machine with 3 operating systems (FreeBSD 5.4, Suse 9.2, and Windows XP). My original objective was to install Hylafax on the server and share it with the other 3 systems. I ran into a couple of errors early on and seeked some help from the mailing list. Got one response suggesting I reinstall the app from source. I was preparing to respond to a reply when Thunderbird sent the original to never-never-land. Sorry. Here's the problem I encountered. I was running the sendfax command to test my installation and received an unexpected error message. I used the command taken from the sendfax man page as follows: sendfax -n -d (destination fax#) /etc/passwd sendfax: no files to send usage:... I reran it using the -x debug option and the message indicated: What version of hylafax was installed? Make sure you install gawk. The native awk binary in FBSD is nawk (not gawk) which caused me some greif with hylafax scripts. So, update ports. Remove hylafax. Install gawk. Reinstall hylafax. ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
